BYD Shortlisted in the Top Three for the 2024 World Car Awards

At the Geneva Motor Show on February 26, the World Car Awards announced the top three finalists for 2024. BYD's models, the BYD Seal and the BYD Dolphin have secured spots in the top three for the "World Car of the Year" and "World Urban Car" categories, respectively, and progressing to the final round of the competition. BYD is the first and only Chinese carmaker to be shortlisted in the top three for the "World Car of the Year" category.

Regarded as the top three automotive accolades globally, the "World Car Awards," "European Car of the Year," and "North American Car of the Year" are highly esteemed. Dubbed the "Oscars of the automotive world", the "World Car Awards" is particularly celebrated for its emphasis on international models, positioning it as a highly anticipated event within the global automotive industry. BYD's exceptional performance highlights its status as a global leader in the New Energy Vehicle space.

With their distinctive design, cutting-edge technology, and robust safety features, these two models captured the interest of over 100 automotive media experts from 29 countries. In 2023, the BYD Seal and BYD Dolphin achieved five-star ratings in Euro NCAP and ANCAP tests. BYD Seal was also nominated for the European Car of the Year 2024.

As a frontrunner in the new energy vehicle sector, BYD achieved a milestone with over 3 million new energy vehicle sales in 2023, securing the top spot in global sales, for the second year in a row and breaking into the top ten global automotive brands — a first for a Chinese automaker.

So far, BYD's new energy vehicles have a substantial presence across over 70 countries and regions on six continents, encompassing more than 400 cities. In 2023, BYD emerged as a frontrunner in new energy vehicle sales across various international markets, including Thailand, Singapore, Colombia, Brazil, and Nepal garnering extensive consumer acclaim and preference.